Trying to Quit

[BrunetteAshes]

I am a 24 yr old female and I have been taking 30mg Percs for about a year, but the last 6 months i have gotten into them really bad. I take anywhere from 4 to sometimes 12 a day. I really want to quit but i havent been able to make it more than a day without wanting to get more. I guess my question is how can i get the will power to stop. I'm close to loosing my job and i'm behind of plenty of bills. You think those reasons enough would make me quit but the want is so strong. Please give me any advise or encouragement to quit this life ruiners!

[ImDONENoMore]

You're going to be okay!  Just keep yourself busy, call or see friends or family if you feel you need the support (or go to a meeting - whatever works for you) and keep posting - this place will keep you going!

:)

[BrunetteAshes]

Thank you for that, thats exactly what i want to hear that i can do this and although its going to hurt the aftermath will be so worth it. i do want to stop and i feel like i really will. i'm just alone at my house right now (bf out of town) so i need some extra support. thanks for the advice!

[ImDONENoMore]

Your desire to quit HAS to be stronger than your desire to use.  No way around that - it really is that simple.  At least it is in the beginning....

And that's where aftercare comes in - most addicts can stop using drugs at first - but it's the time that follows when things become challenging and most difficult.  But focus on getting through the physical withdrawal initially - you can address your need for aftercare once you're feeling a little better.

It's also good to prepare yourself for the withdrawal - meaning picking up the necessary supplements/vitamins, having plenty of easy to eat and comfort food in the house, maybe even cleaning up the house and making your bedroom/bed as comfortable and appealing as possible (clean sheets, plenty of movies to watch, etc.) so in case you do spend a lot of time in bed in those first few days, you'll be comfortable and have things to occupy your time.  Sleeping can be a real issue in those first few weeks, so melatonin and taking something for the restless legs (Hyland or even bananas help because of their potassium) will hel p a lot.

There are a lot of other things you can do to help the withdrawal symptoms and the members here will help you through this.  But as I said, you have to WANT this more than you've ever wanted anything before.  If you go into the process with only fear and regret, it will make the whole thing all the more difficult and only sets you up for failure.

Good luck to you - and CONGRATS for wanting to quit!  :)